Obituaries
Jeffrey Allen Smearman
May 22, 2026
Jeffrey Allen Smearman, 62, of Frostburg went home to be with the lord on Friday, May 22, 2026 after a month long battle with legionella pneumonia and other complications at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.
Born on September 22, 1963, he was the son of the late William and Agnes (Wright) Smearman.
He Leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Julie Smearman;...
Robert Donald Lantz
May 20, 2026
Robert Donald Lantz, 85, of Mount Savage passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Mountain City Rehab Center, Frostburg.
Born on June 10, 1940, in Cumberland, to the late Robert L and Minerva (Atkinson) Lantz. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Fay; brothers, Ronald Lantz, Paul "Perry" Lantz, Bruce "Billy" Lantz, Jack...
Richard Q. Elvee
May 15, 2026
On Friday, May 15th, 2026 Richard Q. Elvee ended his earthly journey (at the age of 91) Richard was a vibrant part of family life, present always for his wife Edith, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. For 27 years he has shared life in Western MD, with Edie, Emmanuel Parish, and the surrounding community.
Ordained a minister in the Lutheran...
Lois Ann Bennett
May 1, 2026
Lois Ann Bennett, 67, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Moran Nursing and Rehab.
Born on January 25, 1959, to the late Clarence Housel Jr. and Betty Juanita Clark. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Ronald R. Bennett; daughter, Amanda Blair Bennett; and a brother, Jimmy Housel.
Lois was an administrative assistant at Frostburg State...
Helen M. McCulloh
May 1, 2026
Helen M. McCulloh, 93, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Moran Nursing and Rehab in Westernport, MD.
Born September 12, 1932, to the late Gwladys (Price) and Samuel Clark McCulloh. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by brother Samuel McCulloh, sister Gwladys Beale and Mary Ann Greig, nephew Mark Beale and Samuel Lee McCulloh. Helen was...
Eleanor Ethel Wiebrecht
Apr 14, 2026
Eleanor Ethel (Preston) Wiebrecht, 88, of Frostburg went home to the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was reunited with her husband, James William (Jim) Wiebrecht, who passed in 2017. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2008.
Born May 28, 1937 in Frostburg, she was the daughter of the late William Clarence Preston and Anna Ethel (Murphy) Preston. She...
Geraldine Catherine Ultis
Apr 13, 2026
Geraldine "Gerry" Catherine Ultis, 96, of Finzel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 13, 2026. Born on April 6, 1930, she was the beloved daughter of the late Genevieve (Layman) and William "Ed" Raley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Ultis; her siblings, Gladys Warfle, Betty Fresh, Paul...
Julie Ann Clark
Apr 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Julie Ann Clark, who left us on April 8, 2026, at the age of 59.Born on November 21, 1966, to Evelyn (Wilhelm) and the late Paul G. Clark. In addition to her father, she is preceded by her brother, Kevin M. Clark.Julie was a dedicated member of the Eastern...
James Rodger Bohn
Apr 8, 2026
James "Jim" Rodger Bohn, 83, of Mount Savage, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on February 2, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, a beloved son of the late Donald Bohn and Arlene Shrout Bohn.
Jim was a longtime member of the Mount Savage Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus. Not only dedicated but...
Robert Footen
Mar 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" "Footie" Footen, a cherished brother, uncle, and friend, who left this world peacefully on March 29, 2026, at UPMC Western Maryland.
Born on April 18, 1954 in Frostburg, MD, Bob was the beloved son of the late William and Delores (Jeffries) Footen. He shared a close bond with...
Gordon James Duguid
Mar 19, 2026
Gordon James Duguid “Top” of Frostburg, went home to be with the Lordon March 19, 2026, after a four month battle with glioblastoma.
Born April 22, 1955, in Evanston, IL, Gordon was the son of the late Gordon J. and Josephine Sia Duguid.
Gordon retired from the United States Army in 1998 after proudly serving his country for 24 years, achieving the...
Janet Darlene Friend
Mar 18, 2026
Janet Darlene Friend, 77, of Cresaptown passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at UPMC Western MD.
Born on September 13, 1948 to the late Nellie (Snyder) and Randolph Lashley. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother, Elwood Lashley and niece, Michele Faidley.
Janet was a member of the woman's Shuffle Board Team, The American Legion...
Mary Christine Sheats
Mar 13, 2026
Mary Christine Sheats, 86 of Frostburg, formally of Annapolis passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 at UMPC Western MD Hospital.
Born on August 10, 1939 in Pennsylvania to the late Nicolena (Mancuso) and Michael Angelo Collura. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband, Phillip Sheats Sr; children, two unborn, Daniel Michael Bernard Sheats,...
Roberta Ann Robertson
Mar 5, 2026
Roberta Ann Robertson, 67, of Frostburg passed away at her home on Thursday, March 5, 2026 with her husband and daughter at her side.
Born on April 25, 1958 to Lois (Teter) and James Alfred Bonner. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Dennis Bonner and Van Sturtz "Sachie".
Bert was a 1976 Mt. Savage Graduate. She spent many...
Joyce Ellen Harper
Mar 4, 2026
Joyce Ellen Harper, 85, of Frostburg passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her only son, Byyon Bodie who she missed more than anything and couldn't wait to be with him again.
Joyce was strong loving and caring woman who always wanted to help others even if she didn't have...
Marjorie Kay Meese
Mar 2, 2026
Marjorie Kay (Fritz) Meese, 85, of Frostburg passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Born on May 23, 1940, she was daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stewart L. Fritz. Also preceding her in death are her first husband Russell Leroy Williams, June 19, 1961 and second husband James Owen Meese, November 28, 2004; a brother, Phillip Fritz, July 19, 2019; sister...
James A. Poland
Mar 1, 2026
James A. Poland, 92, of Frostburg passed away on March 1, 2026 at Allegany Rehab Center from a prolonged illness.
Born on April 22, 1933 to the late Mary Elizabeth (Tennant) and Clement Aaron Poland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his only brother, Francis "Bud" Poland.
Dr. James A. Poland was a graduate of Beall High School and...
Kerry Joseph Livingston
Feb 28, 2026
Kerry Joseph Livingston, 38, of Frostburg, MD passed away on February 28, 2026 at home.
He was born on July 1, 1987 in Augusta, GA to Helen Duncan and the late Kerry Neil Livingston. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly Duncan; grandparents, Geraldine and Ken Livingston as well as Frances and Glenn "Speed" Hannah.
In addition to his mother,...
Wilma Juanita Wamsley
Feb 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of, Wilma Juanita Wamsley, who left this world on February 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on November 12, 1959, in Cumberland, to the late Edith Margaret (Sigler) and John Elmer Gerley.In addition to her parents she is preceded by her infant brother, Kenneth Sigler; sister in laws, Cindy and Kathleen...
Carol Wanda Watkins
Feb 24, 2026
Carol Wanda Watkins, 83, of Mount Savage, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Born on August 23, 1942 to the late Helen M (Turner) and Haven R. Grapes. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her siblings, Ronnie Grapes, Grace Ross, Lee Heavner and Shirley Jean Feller.
Carol was a nurse at Miners Hospital,...
